Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 10 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 10
United States
Main Card • Final
South Africa
R1, 4:54
UFC Contract Award
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Brazil
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract Award
R3, 5:00
UFC Contract Award
R2, 4:41
UFC Contract Award
Australia
Official Event Results
UFC Contract
UFC Contract
Official UFC Contract Awards
UFC Promotional Contract Recipients
UFC Contract Awards: On Dana White’s Contender Series, traditional post-fight monetary performance bonuses are not awarded. Instead, UFC President Dana White presents official UFC multi-fight promotional contracts to standout victors.
Recipients: JP Buys, Gloria de Paula, Tucker Lutz, and Victoria Leonardo each earned promotional contracts to join the active UFC roster.
The Ultimate Fighter Offer: Co-main event victor Nick Maximov, who stepped up to heavyweight on short notice and defeated Oscar Cota, was extended an official invitation to compete on season 29 of The Ultimate Fighter.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | UFC Contract | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | TUF Offer | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | UFC Contract | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | UFC Contract | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | |
| WIN | $5,000 | $5,000 | UFC Contract | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 |
*Purses reflect standard Dana White’s Contender Series compensation under Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) guidelines ($5,000 show / $5,000 win). Four athletes earned official multi-bout UFC developmental contracts, while Nick Maximov was offered a contestant slot on The Ultimate Fighter 29.
Historic Promotional Records Set
Promotional Records Established at DWCS Season 4, Week 10
Week 10 brought Season 4’s total to 37 UFC contracts, shattering the previous all-time promotional record of 30 contracts awarded during Season 3 in 2019.
Tucker Lutz made promotional history by becoming the first athlete to win two separate bouts in the same DWCS season, beating Chase Gibson in Week 5 and Sherrard Blackledge in Week 10.
With JP Buys capturing a contract, he and his wife Cheyanne Buys (who won her bout on Week 3) became the first married couple to both earn UFC contracts on the same Contender Series season.
The co-main event established a DWCS record for the largest official weigh-in disparity, as Oscar Cota tipped the scales at 263.5 lbs against natural middleweight Nick Maximov at 209.0 lbs.
Four of the five victors (80%) secured immediate UFC contracts, with the fifth winner (Nick Maximov) receiving an exclusive invitation to The Ultimate Fighter.
Week 10 served as the grand finale of Season 4, completing a run of 46 total bouts contested inside the UFC APEX throughout 2020.
Victoria Leonardo maintained the spotless graduation rate for victorious female finish winners on Season 4 with her second-round ground-and-pound TKO over Chelsea Hackett.
Nick Maximov logged 11 minutes and 14 seconds of control time against Oscar Cota, the highest top-control clock registered across any heavyweight bout in Season 4.
JP Buys secured the only submission of the evening, locking in a guillotine choke from bottom guard against Jacob Silva at 4:54 of Round 1.
Gloria de Paula out-struck judo Olympian training partner Pauline Macias 69 to 12 in significant strikes (+57 differential), leading to dual 30-26 scorecards.
Tucker Lutz vs. Sherrard Blackledge marked the first time two fighters who had already won fights earlier in the same DWCS season were matched head-to-head.
The card capped off a strictly regulated COVID-19 pandemic bubble season inside the 25-foot Octagon at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
When and where did Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 10 take place?
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 10 took place on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between JP Buys and Jacob Silva?
JP Buys defeated Jacob Silva via submission (guillotine choke) at 4:54 of Round 1 in the flyweight main event.
Who earned UFC contracts at DWCS Season 4, Week 10?
UFC President Dana White awarded UFC contracts to four fighters: JP Buys, Gloria de Paula, Tucker Lutz, and Victoria Leonardo.
Did Nick Maximov receive a UFC contract after beating Oscar Cota?
No direct contract was issued; instead, Dana White offered the 22-year-old middleweight a coveted slot on season 29 of The Ultimate Fighter after Maximov stepped up to heavyweight on short notice to defeat Oscar Cota via unanimous decision.
What was the weight disparity between Nick Maximov and Oscar Cota?
Oscar Cota weighed in at 263.5 lbs while Nick Maximov weighed in at 209.0 lbs, resulting in a massive 54.5-pound weight differential.
Why was Tucker Lutz’s victory historic on this card?
Tucker Lutz became the first fighter in Contender Series history to win two fights in the same season, having previously defeated Chase Gibson in Week 5 before besting Sherrard Blackledge in Week 10.
How did Victoria Leonardo defeat Chelsea Hackett?
Underdog Victoria Leonardo secured a TKO victory via punches from mount position at 4:41 of Round 2 over Australian prospect Chelsea Hackett, earning herself a UFC contract.
How did Gloria de Paula win her fight against Pauline Macias?
Gloria de Paula dominated Pauline Macias on the feet and defended takedowns to win via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–27).
How many total contracts were awarded across DWCS Season 4?
Season 4 concluded with a record-setting 37 UFC contracts awarded, breaking the previous record of 30 contracts set during Season 3 in 2019.
Where was Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4, Week 10 broadcast?
The event was streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States and aired on TSN in Canada starting at 8:00 PM EST.
What was the official attendance and gate for the event?
The event was conducted behind closed doors with 0 fans in attendance and a $0 live gate due to COVID-19 pandemic health and safety protocols.
Which married couple made history during DWCS Season 4?
JP Buys and Cheyanne Buys became the first married couple to both earn UFC contracts on the same season of Dana White’s Contender Series.
Who called the fights for DWCS Season 4, Week 10?
The broadcast featured play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Laura Sanko reporting from the desk.
Had Jacob Silva competed on DWCS prior to Week 10?
Yes. Jacob Silva previously competed on Week 4 of Season 4, where he dropped a competitive unanimous decision to future UFC flyweight contender Jeff Molina.
Who were the referees for the fights at DWCS Season 4, Week 10?
The bouts were officiated inside the Octagon by veteran Nevada athletic commission referees Marc Goddard (Buys vs. Silva, de Paula vs. Macias) and Jason Herzog (Maximov vs. Cota, Lutz vs. Blackledge, Leonardo vs. Hackett).
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